Tech News – Dholera One

Posted on: 10/01/2025

Torrent Power lines up Rs 7,200 crore green hydrogen foray

Torrent Power Ltd on Monday raised its bet on next-generation renewable energy (RE) by announcing entry in the green hydrogen (GH2) and ammonia production with an investment of Rs 7,200 crore in addition to projects worth Rs 57,000 crore on the table for attaining 10 gigawatts of RE capacity by 2030.

The Ahmedabad-based utility said GH2 and green ammonia project, aimed at catering to the domestic and export markets, is expected to generate about 1,000 direct and indirect employment on top of the 25,000 jobs seen from the investments in the RE capacity expansion. It is also pursuing a pumped storage power project capacity of 5-8 GW entailing investments of Rs 25,000 to Rs 35,000 crore.

Posted on: 03/01/2025

India’s First Semiconductor Fab Construction Begins in Gujarat

India’s first AI-enabled semiconductor fabrication plant has officially started construction in Dholera, Gujarat, marking a significant milestone for the nation’s semiconductor industry.

This Rs 910 billion project, led by Tata Electronics in collaboration with Taiwan’s Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC), aims to make India a key player in the global semiconductor supply chain. Highlights • Location and investment: The fab will be situated in Dholera, a key industrial zone within the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, with an investment of Rs 910 billion.

Posted on: 24/12/2024

Tata Electronics Signs MoU with Tokyo Electron to Purchase Semiconductor Equipment and Services

Tata Electronics has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL) to purchase semiconductor equipment and services.

This strategic partnership aims to accelerate the semiconductor equipment infrastructure for India’s first Fab being built by Tata Electronics in Dholera, Gujarat, and its assembly and test facility in Jagiroad, Assam.

The collaboration will focus on both front-end fabrication (creating semiconductor wafers) and back-end packaging (assembling and testing semiconductor chips).

Posted on: 19/12/2024

CM: Dholera is top investment choice for semiconductor units

Delivering a keynote address on ‘0.Gujarat: An Industrial Powerhouse Driving Economic Growth‘ at the World Hindu Economic Forum in Mumbai on Sunday, chief minister Bhupendra Patel said that the state is dedicated to ensuring a green future with the renewable energy and green hydrogen policies. He added that the Dholera SIR (special investment region), with world-class infrastructure and logistics, has become a top investment choice for semiconductors and other emerging sectors.

Posted on: 13/10/2024

Dholera’s Real Estate Rise: A Key Hub for India’s Semiconductor Growth

Situated 124 kilometres away from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, the town of Dholera began attracting real estate developers in March this year. At that time, the landscape was mostly barren, marked by a few structures such as the Dholera office and the ReNew solar cell plant.

Despite the sparse surroundings, developers were travelling from Ahmedabad with potential buyers, drawn by the promise of future townships complete with schools, hospitals, and even an airport.

The India opportunity is seen as a reflection of this shift, and Indian companies will essentially be participants in the global semiconductor electronics value chain,” says Rajeev Chandrasekhar, former minister of state for electronics & IT.

Posted on: 09/10/2024

Gujarat Leads India’s Semiconductor Revolution: Dholera at the forefront; Tata and Micron invest big

Gujarat is rapidly establishing itself as India’s premier semiconductor hub, thanks to a combination of policy incentives, abundant resources, and a thriving chemical industry. At the heart of this transformation is Dholera, which is an expansive urban development spanning 920 sq. km, twice the area of Mumbai.

Strategically located along the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), Dholera is a top contender to house India’s first semiconductor fabrication plant (fab), spearheaded by Tata Electronics in partnership with Taiwan’s Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC).

Gujarat is rapidly becoming India’s leading semiconductor centre, with Dholera drawing significant investments from industry giants such as Tata and Micron.

Posted on: 05/10/202405/10/2024

How Dholera SIR Is Positioning Itself To Become A Semiconductor Hub

In an exclusive interview with Swarajya, Dr Kuldeep Arya (IAS), CEO of Dholera Industrial City Development Limited (DICDL) discussed the renewed buzz around this futuristic hub.

He emphasized how Dholera is more than just a blueprint for India’s chip-making aspirations; it is the cornerstone upon which the country is building its own version of Silicon Valley.

Twice the size of Mumbai, the ‘smart city’ of Dholera is set to host India’s first semiconductor fabrication plant, marking a leap in India’s semiconductor ambitions.

Dr. Kuldeep Arya (IAS) highlights Dholera’s role in driving India’s semiconductor ambitions and its potential to become a futuristic industrial hub.

Posted on: 24/09/2024

US partners with India Semiconductor Mission to expand global ecosystem

The US Department of State has announced a collaboration with India’s Semiconductor Mission, under the Union Electronics and IT Ministry, to explore opportunities for expanding and diversifying the global semiconductor ecosystem. The partnership aims to create a more resilient, secure, and sustainable semiconductor value chain worldwide.

United States’ $500 million semiconductor fund

Posted on: 19/09/2024

Tata, Analog Devices to explore opportunities for semiconductor manufacturing in India

Tata Group and global semiconductor firm Analog Devices (ADI) have partnered to explore opportunities for semiconductor manufacturing in India, a joint statement issued on Wednesday said. The alliance assumes significance as the government is continuously pushing to establish a robust electronics manufacturing ecosystem in India for both domestic and global consumption.

Tata Electronics is setting up India’s first wafer fabrication unit in Dholera, Gujarat, which is expected to be operational by December 2026.

Posted on: 17/09/202417/09/2024

Applied Materials considering operations near Dholera, Sanand, or Morigaon

Applied Materials is exploring the possibility of setting up operations in proximity to emerging semiconductor manufacturing sites in Dholera and Sanand in Gujarat, or Morigaon in Assam. The move is part of the company’s strategy to stay close to its customers and capitalise on the expected growth as semiconductor factories begin to establish themselves in India, company executives informed the source.

Prabu Raja highlighted the importance of proximity to suppliers for efficiency and speed.

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